The IBPS PO Prelims 2025 exam is scheduled to be held on 17th August 2025. With just approx 40 days remaining, candidates must make every single day count. A well-planned and smart preparation strategy for this final month can help you crack the Prelims with confidence. In this blog, we are providing a 1-month study to nail in IBPS PO 2025 prelims in the First attempt.
IBPS PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2025
- Mode: Online
- Total Duration: 60 minutes
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Sectional timing: 20 minutes for each section
- Negative Marking: 0.25 for each wrong answer
- New Update: Reasoning – 40 marks, Quant – 30 marks
| Section | No. of Qs | Marks | Time |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 mins |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 30 | 20 mins |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 40 | 20 mins |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 mins |
IBPS PO Mains Exam Pattern 2025
- Total Time: 190 minutes (Objective + Descriptive)
- Negative Marking: 0.25 for wrong answers
- Descriptive Test Introduced (Letter & Essay Writing – 25 marks)
| Section | No. of Qs | Marks | Time |
| Reasoning Ability | 40 | 60 | 50 mins |
| English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 mins |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 50 | 45 mins |
| General/ Economy/Banking Awareness / Digital/ Financial Awareness including RBI circulars | 35 | 50 | 25 mins |
| Total | 145 | 200 | 160 mins |
Descriptive Test: 30 Minutes
- Descriptive Paper* (Essay and Comprehension)
May be broadly based on Economic and Social issues, emerging trends in Banking and Technology, Current events, Ethics etc.
- Marks: 25
- Language: English only
Why You Need a 1-Month Study Plan For IBPS PO Exam 2025
A right and good study plan ensures:
- Complete syllabus coverage without missing key topics
- Balanced focus on all sections
- Timely practice with mocks and tests
- Regular revision and performance tracking
IBPS PO 1-Month Study Plan Day-Wise Time Table
Week 1
The first week is all about laying a strong foundation. Focus on clearing your basics in Quant, Reasoning, and English. At the same time, begin preparing for General Awareness from Day 1.
| Day | Quantitative Aptitude | Reasoning Ability | English Language | General Awareness | Mock/Test |
| 1 | Simplification, Number Series | Inequality, Direction Sense | Basic Grammar Rules, Reading | Current Affairs (Last 30 Days) | – |
| 2 | Approximation, Quadratic Eq. | Syllogism, Alphanumeric | RC (1 passage), Vocab | Banking Awareness | Topic-wise Test |
| 3 | Percentage, Profit-Loss | Blood Relation | Cloze Test | Static GA (Bank HQ, RBI Facts) | Topic Test – Quant |
| 4 | Ratio & Proportion | Puzzle (Floor-based) | Error Spotting | Daily Current | Topic Test – Reasoning |
| 5 | Average, Time-Speed | Puzzle (Month-based) | Para Jumbles | Weekly CA Revision | Sectional – English |
| 6 | SI-CI, Simple DI | Order-Ranking | Mixed Practice | Static (Govt Schemes) | Sectional – Reasoning |
| 7 | Revision of All | Revision | Revision | Weekly GA Quiz | Sectional – Quant |
Week 2
In the second week, you should move beyond the basics and start solving moderate-level questions. Start giving sectional tests for each subject to assess your progress. Begin solving more puzzles, DI sets, and RCs. Daily revision of General Awareness and speed practice should continue without a break.
| Day | Quant (Advance) | Reasoning (Mid-Level) | English | GA | Test |
| 8 | Time & Work | Box Puzzle | RC + Error | Current | Sectional – Quant |
| 9 | Time & Distance | Input-Output | Cloze + Fill in blanks | Banking | Sectional – Reasoning |
| 10 | Mixture, Alligation | Puzzle + Syllogism | Word Usage + Match columns | Static | Mini Mock (30 Qs) |
| 11 | Partnership, Pipes | Statement-Conclusion | Grammar + Synonyms | CA | Sectional – English |
| 12 | Caselet DI | Puzzle + Coding | Mixed Practice+ Descriptive writing | Weekly Review | Mini Mock |
| 13 | Arithmetic Mix | Puzzle + New Pattern | RC + Grammar | GA MCQs | Sectional – Any |
| 14 | Revision | Revision | Revision | Revision | Full Mock 1 + Analysis |
Week 3
Now it’s time to shift to full-length mocks and deep performance analysis. Focus on speed, accuracy, and managing time within the sectional limits. Keep a record of mistakes and focus on improving weak areas. Try to attempt at least two mocks this week and review every question you get wrong.
| Day | Revision & Speed Practice | Mock Tests | Mock Review | GA |
| 15 | Fast Practice (30 Qs each subject) | Full Mock 2 | Analyze Accuracy + Time | CA |
| 16 | High-Level DI & Puzzle | Sectional – English | Review your mistakes | CA |
| 17 | Arithmetic, Puzzles | Mini Mock 40 Qs | Note down weak topics | CA |
| 18 | Grammar Revision + DI | Full Mock 3 | Full Review | Banking Awareness |
| 19 | Mixed Practice + Descriptive writing | Sectional – Reasoning | Review your mistakes | CA |
| 20 | Caselet, Venn, Seating | Full Mock 4 | Topic Reattempt | Static + CA |
| 21 | Re-attempt the Wrong Questions | Sectional – Quant | Time mgmt analysis | Weekly GA |
Week 4
In the final week, your focus should be on revision, mock re-attempts, and boosting accuracy. Give a full mock test every alternate day and analyze your performance in detail. Avoid starting any new topic now. Just revise what you’ve learned, practice high-level questions, and boost your confidence.
| Day | Mock Test | Revision Area | GA | Notes |
| 22 | Full Mock 5 | English Formulas + RC | CA | Write tricky vocab |
| 23 | Sectional – Quant | Formulas + Shortcuts | Banking | Error log revisit |
| 24 | Full Mock 6 | Puzzles Types | CA | Mark weak puzzle types |
| 25 | Mini Mock | Grammar + Cloze | CA | Re-attempt |
| 26 | Full Mock 7 | Speed Maths | Static GA | Check progress chart |
| 27 | Full Mock 8 | Puzzle Practice | CA | Daily note review |
| 28 | Sectional – Reasoning | Reasoning rules | CA | Review mistakes |
| 29 | Full Mock 9 | English + DI | GA | Self-evaluation |
| 30 | Final Full Mock (10th) | Quick revision of all | CA | Relax + Confidence |
Tips to Clear IBPS PO 2025 on the First Attempt
Here are a few tips that you can follow if you want to clear IBPS PO 2025 :
1. Take Mock Test Seriously
Don’t just take a mock test and move on. Spend at least 2–3 hours analyzing each test:
- Identify why you made mistakes
- Were they due to concept issues or pressure?
- Find your strengths and maximize them
- Focus on your accuracy % and time per section
2. Time Management and Section Switching
You only get 20 minutes per section in prelims. Practice:
- Attempting English in 12-15 minutes
- Solving easier reasoning questions first in 10 mins
- Finishing quant’s speed-based questions before DI
3. Don’t Ignore General Awareness
Though GA is not in Prelims, start preparing from Day 1 for Mains and Interview.
- Read 3 months CA: May, June, July 2025
- Focus on Banking, Economy, RBI updates
- Make short notes from daily news capsules
4. Revise Formulas and Shortcut Tables Daily
Keep a separate notebook or flashcards for:
- Maths formulas (SI/CI, Profit-Loss, Ratio, etc.)
- Square roots, cube roots, tables up to 30
- Common tricks like Alligation, Vedic methods
5. Practice High-Level Reasoning Every Alternate Day
Puzzles and Seating Arrangements are important. Build:
- A library of 50+ puzzles of different types
- Confidence in 1-variable and 2-variable puzzles
- Strategy to attempt 3 out of 5 puzzles in exam
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Also Read
| IBPS PO Exam Pattern | IBPS PO Salary |
| IBPS PO Previous Year Question Paper | IBPS PO Cut Off |
| IBPS PO Study Plan | IBPS PO Preparation Strategy |

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